Michael R. Kaufman

Michael R. Kaufman

“Fighting for and achieving justice, on behalf of patients or grieving
families, have been the most rewarding experiences of my life. As the
son of a very conscientious physician, I appreciate the importance of
holding irresponsible doctors and others accountable.”

With more than 34 years of experience, Attorney Michael R. Kaufman is a
seasoned trial lawyer who exclusively represents seriously injured individuals
and families who have lost loved ones due to the carelessness of others.
Although diverse in his knowledge and experience in general tort litigation,
Michael has built a reputable portfolio that consists of achieving justice
for his clients in challenging and complex personal injury and medical
malpractice cases.

His successful ability to resolve cases by settlement or verdict against
physicians, hospitals, and other wrongful parties is largely due to his
talents for:

Deciphering voluminous medical records

Understanding medical terminology

Possessing knowledge regarding anatomy and diseases

Background

Michael was born and raised in South Florida and is deeply rooted in the
local community. He remains involved with local and national charitable
organizations, promoting programs that enhance the quality of life for
individuals with disabilities. He dedicates time and resources to adaptive
SCUBA programs, statewide, nationally and internationally. He currently
serves on the board of directors of Diveheart and DiveBar, two 501(c)
organizations supporting scuba therapy for the physically and cognitively
challenged. He and his wife Maryln, a retired pediatric nurse, have been
married for more than 30 years. They have 3 adult sons residing in South Florida.

Employment History

Prior to joining Kelley/Uustal as a Fort Lauderdale trial attorney, Michael
was a founding partner of a well-known and prestigious personal injury
law firm for approximately 17 years. In more recent years, he has co-counseled with
Attorney Robert Kelley on four cases, successfully recovering approximately $22 million on behalf
of their mutual clients. This professional relationship led Michael to
join the Kelley/Uustal legal team in 2013.